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[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2016]
[CITE: 21CFR172.890]

TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS

CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER B--FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (CONTINUED)
PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN
CONSUMPTION
Subpart I--Multipurpose Additives
Sec. 172.890 Rice bran wax.

Rice bran wax may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) It is the refined wax obtained from rice bran and meets the following specifications:
Melting point 75 deg. C to 80 deg. C.
Free fatty acids, maximum 10 percent.
Iodine number, maximum 20.
Saponification number 75 to 120.
(b) It is used or intended for use as follows:
Food Limitation in food Use
Candy 50 p.p.m Coating.
Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables ......do Do.
Chewing gum 2 1/2 pct Plasticizing material.

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